Today's episode is about the modal verb “musieť”. You will learn how to conjugate it in the present tense. Then you'll practice the use of in a few short sentences.

Episode notes
Today's episode is about the modal verb “musieť”. You will learn how to conjugate it in the present tense. Then you'll practice the use of in a few short sentences.

Slovak lesson
1. Conjugation of “musieť” (Present Tense):
- This verb means "to must", “to have to”
Singular: 
musím (I must)                   Plural: musíme (we must)       
musíš (you must)                           musíte (you must)
musí (he, she, it must)                  musia (they must

2. Negation of the modal verb “musieť” in the Present Tense:
Singular: 
nemusím (I must not)                   Plural: nemusíme (we must not)
nemusíš (you must not)                           nemusíte (you must not)
nemusí (he, she, it must not)                  nemusia (they must not)

Sentences:
1.
Otec: Robert, poď sem, potrebujem tvoju pomoc. (Robert, come here, I need your help.)
Robert: Nemôžem, ešte musím dokončiť domácu úlohu. Nech ti Hana pomôže. (I can't, I still have to finish my homework. Let Hana help you.)
Otec: Hana ide na hodinu angličtiny, musí sa ponáhľať. (Hana is going to English class, she has to hurry.)
Robert: A ja mám test zajtra, musím sa naň pripraviť. (And I have a test tomorrow, I have to prepare for it.

2.
Mama: Jožko, čo musia dobré deti urobiť, keď stretnú svojho suseda? (Jožko, what do good children have to do when they meet their neighbor?)
Jožko: Musia sa pekne pozdraviť. (They have to say hello nicely.)
Mama: A čo nemusia deti robiť, ak im sused neodzdraví? (And what the children don't have to do if a neighbor doesn't say hello to them?)
Jožko: Nemusia sa preto hnevať. (They don't have to be angry about it.)
Mama: Presne tak. Náš sused je starý a nepočuje dobre. Nemusíš sa preto hnevať. (Exactly. Our neighbor is old and can't hear well. You don't have to be angry about it.)
Jožko: Viem, viem. Nemusím sa hnevať. (I know, I know. I don't have to be angry.)
Nemusíš sa hnevať. (You don't have to be angry.)

Final notes
00:36 Introduction to the episode
02:23 Information about the bonus episodes
03:10 Slovak lesson
05:10 Practice sentences
18:02 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about the Slovak modal verbs, their meaning, and usage. Then we'll look closely at the Slovak modal verb “môcť” and conjugate it in the present tense. Finally, we will practice it in a few short sentences.

Episode notes
Today I’m talking about the Slovak modal verbs in general, their meaning, and usage. Then we look closely at the Slovak modal verb “môcť” and conjugate it in the present tense. Finally, we will practice it in a few short sentences.

Slovak lesson
1.    Môžeš mi poslať email? (Can you send me an email?)
      Nemôžem, nemám internet. (I cannot, I dont have an internet.)
2.    Môže ísť Peter s nami do kina? (Is Peter allowed to go to a movie theater with           us?)
       Áno, môže, ale po kine hneď domov.
3.    Môžu vaše deti plávať? (Can / Are they able to / your children swimm?
       Nemôžu, sú ešte maličké. (They cannot, they are still very little.)
4.    Počula si, že náš sused vyhral 100,000 Euro? (Did you hear that our neighbor            won 100,000 Euros?)
       Naozaj? Nemôžem tomu uveriť. (Really? I can't believe it.)
5.    Nemôžem tomu uveriť. (I can't believe it.)

Final notes
00:36 Introduction to the episode
02:25 Information about the bonus episodes
0310 Slovak lesson
06:38 Practice sentences
12:04 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about the chaos that occurs right before Christmas. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from another favorite Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say “At Christmas, we belong together “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the words of this favorite Slovak Christmas song.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the chaos that occurs right before Christmas. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from another favorite Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say “At Christmas, we belong together “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the words of this favorite Slovak Christmas song.

Slovak lesson
1.    rozfúkať (blow up)
2.    blížiť sa (to approach)
3.    zvítať sa (to welcome)
4.    patriť (to belong)
5.    chutnať (to taste)
6.    rátať (to count)
7.    snívať (to dream)
8.    ukľudniť sa (to calm down)
9.    listovať (leaf through)
10. Na Vianoce patríme k sebe (At Christmas, we belong together)

SMOLA  A HRUSKY - TEXT: NA VIANOCE PATRIME K SEBE 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g6WDbVaEbk 

Hudba: Jozef Spoko Kramár Text: Jozef Spoko Kramár

1) Vietor nás rozfúkal na všetky strany,
Blíži sa Boží hod, kujeme plány. 
Bratia a sestry už nebudú  sami,
Všetci sa zvítame - otcovia, mamy.

Vločky už čakajú na naše úsmevy,
Priatelia, objatia a milé návštevy.
Prichádza kráľovstvo uprostred zimy,
Ďaleko od všetkých sníme, že budeme s nimi.

Refr:
Na Vianoce patríme k sebe.
Z východu na západ, z juhu na sever.
Na Vianoce patríme k sebe,
Z východu na západ z juhu na sever

2) Voňavá Krajina medové hlasy,
Chutnáme momenty spoločnej krásy.
Na stromček snežia vysnené nádeje
A vôkol neho - všetko sa udeje. 

Deti už rátajú, koľko chýba dní,
S otázkou prečo tak pomaly plynú.
Rodičia snívaju, že všetko sa ukľudní,
Listujú kalendár a dni s mesiacom splynú. 

Refr:
Na Vianoce patríme k sebe, 
Z východu na západ, z juhu na sever.
Na Vianoce patríme k sebe,
Z východu na západ, z juhu na sever.
Na Vianoce, na Vianoce, Na Vianoce - Domov 

3) Všetci sa dočkali, každý je šťastný,
Odbila posledná hodina,
Svetlo sa vrátilo na chvíľu z jaskýň: 
Je iba oheň, jedlo a rodina. 

Refr: 
Na Vianoce patríme k sebe,
Z východu na západ, z juhu na sever.
Na Vianoce patríme k sebe,
Z východu na západ, z juhu na sever.
Na Vianoce, na Vianoce, Na Vianoce - Domov

Timestamps
00:35 Information about the episode
02:33 The end of the season
03:45 About the Slovak Christmas chaos
10:35 Slovak lesson
14:31 Slovak Christmas song words
16:58 Slovak Christmas song - the English translation
19:30 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about winter solstice in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say dates in Slovak. You will also learn how to ask “What day is today?” and say “Winter solstice is magical “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode are a few sentences about winter solstice.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about winter solstice in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say dates in Slovak. You will also learn how to ask “What day is today?” and say “Winter solstice is magical “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few sentences about winter solstice.

Slovak lesson
1. Aký je dnes deň? (What day is today?)
- Dnes je streda 18. (osemnásteho) decembra 2024 - OR (in words) dvetisíc dvadsaťštyri. (Today is Wednesday the 18th (eighteenth) of December. OR: Today is Wednesday, December 18th.)
2. Kedy bola prvá adventná nedeľa? (When was the first Sunday of Advent?)
- Prvá adventná nedeľa bola 1. (prvého) decembra. (The first Sunday of Advent was the 1st (first) of December. OR: The first Sunday of Advent was December 1st.)
3. Kedy je posledná adventná nedeľa? (When is the last Sunday of Advent?)
- Posledná adventná nedeľa je 22. (dvadsiateho druhého) decembra. (The last Sunday of Advent is the 22nd (twenty-second) of December. OR: The last Sunday of Advent is December 22nd.)

Vocabulary
1.    zimný slnovrat (winter solstice)
2.    najkratší deň (the shortest day)
3.    najdlhšia noc (the longest night)
4.    naši predkovia (our ancestors)
5.    veštiť budúcnosť (to predict the future)
6.    svetlo a teplo (light and warmth? / heat?)
7.    temno a chladno (dark and cold)
8.    Zimný slnovrat je čarovný. (The winter solstice is magical.)

Sentences
1. Zimný slnovrat je, keď je najkratší deň a najdlhšia noc v roku.
2. V roku 2024 bude zimný slnovrat 21. decembra.
3. Tento deň znamená, že odteraz sa dni začnú postupne predlžovať.
4. Naši predkovia si všimli, že dni sú stále kratšie, až kým sa slnko „navráti“.
5. Návrat svetla oslavovali veľkými ohňami, tancami a jedlom.
6. Používali zelené vetvičky, napríklad smrekové, aby si pripomenuli, že život pokračuje aj v zime.
7. Počas tejto magickej noci niektorí ľudia veštili budúcnosť.
8. Dnes zimný slnovrat neoslavujeme tak ako kedysi, ale spoznávame jeho význam v zime, keď zapaľujeme sviečky a tešíme sa na svetlo.
9. Pripomíname si, že svetlo a teplo sa vždy vrátia, aj keď je vonku temno a chladno.
10. Takže keď v decembri zapaľujete sviečku alebo zdobíte stromček, dodržiavate tradície staré stovky rokov!

Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the episode
02:34 Announcement about the end of the season
03:45 Traditions of Winter Solstice in Slovakia
09:12 Fun fact
10:40 Slovak lesson
15:17 Vocabulary
19:03 Sentences
23:48 Sentences with the English translation
23:48 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about Slovak traditions of making honey cookies for Christmas. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the Slovak Ordinal numbers above 20 and some new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Keep traditions alive“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about Slovak honey cookies.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about Slovak traditions of making honey cookies for Christmas. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the Slovak Ordinal numbers above 20 and some new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Keep traditions alive“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about Slovak honey cookies.

Slovak lesson
20th     dvadsiaty, dvadsiata, dvadsiate
30th     tridsiaty, tridsiata, tridsiate
40th     štyridsiaty, štyridsiata, štyridsiate
50th     päťdesiaty, päťdesiata, päťdesiate
60th     šesťdesiaty, šesťdesiata, šesťdesiate
70th     sedemdesiaty, sedemdesiata, sedemdesiate
80th     osemdesiaty, osemdesiata, osemdesiate
90th     deväťdesiaty, deväťdesiata, deväťdesiate
100th   stý, stá, sté
200th   dvestý, dvestá, dvesté
300th   tristý, tristá, tristé …. 
1000th tisíci, tisíca, tisíce; and so on.

Vocabulary
1.    medovník (honey cookie)
2.    perník (gingerbread)
3.    pečivo (pastries)
4.    aromatické korenie (aromatic spices)
5.    jedinečné príchute (unique flavors)
6.    klinčeky (cloves)
7.    škorica (cinnamon)
8.    aníz (anise)
9.    medovníkova forma (honey cookies form)
10. Udržujte tradície nažive (Keep traditions alive)

Sentences
1.    Tradícia vianočných perníkov a medovníkov siaha do pôsobivej histórie. (The tradition of Christmas gingerbread and honey cookies goes back to an impressive history.)
2.    Medovníky a perníky sú obľúbené vianočné pečivo. (Honey cookies and gingerbread are popular Christmas pastries.)
3.    Pekári medovníkov vylepšili svoje receptúry o aromatické koreniny a jedinečné príchute. (Honey-cookie bakers improved their recipes with aromatic spices and unique flavors.)
4.    Každý pekár použil klinčeky, škoricu a aníz na vytvorenie jedinečného receptu. (Each baker used cloves, cinnamon, and anise to create a unique recipe.)
5.    Pekári používali rôzne formy. (Bakers used various molds.)
6.    Ľudia dnes stále uprednostňujú domáce medovníčky pred tými, ktoré vyrábajú veľké firmy. (Today, people still prefer homemade honey cookies to ones made by large companies.)
7.    Mnohé rodiny na Slovensku udržiavajú tradíciu pečenia medovníkov hlavne na Vianoce. (Many families in Slovakia maintain the tradition of baking honey cookies, especially for Christmas.

Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the episode
02:34 Announcement
03:45 About Slovak honey cookies
05:40 Fun fact 1
08:58 Fun fact 2
13:34 Slovak lesson
15:24 Vocabulary
19:18 Sentences
20:48 Sentences with English translation
22:48 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about Christmas TV advertisements in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the Slovak Ordinal numbers from 11 - 20 and some new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Christmas is really close“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two young friends talking about Christmas ads.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about Christmas TV advertisements in Slovakia.
https://www.mojevideo.sk/video/ff35/coca_cola_christmas_sk_version.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh3quzIY32E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpoMd5mA1dg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQO15iE6_mY
In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the Slovak Ordinal numbers from 11 - 20 and some new words from my dialogue.
Slovak lesson
Ordinal numbers from 11-20
11th | jedenásty, jedenásta, jedenáste
12th | dvanásty, dvanásta, dvanáste
13th | trinásty, trinásta, trináste
14th | štrnásty, štrnásta, štrnáste
15th | pätnásty, pätnásta, pätnáste
16th | šestnásty, šestnásta, šestnáste
17th | sedemnásty, sedemnásta, sedemnáste
18th | osemnásty, osemnásta, osemnáste
19th | devätnásty, devätnásta, devätnáste
20th | dvadsiaty, dvadsiata, dvadsiate

Vocabulary
1.    vianočná reklama (Christmas advertisement)
2.    smiešne reklamy (funny ads)
3.    zlaté prasiatko (golden piglet)
4.    rozkošné dievčatko (adorable little girl)
5.    sledovať (to follow)
6.    záležať (to matter)
7.    vyčarovať (to conjure up)
8.    úsmev (a smile)
9.    radosť (joy)
10.  blízko (near, close)
11.   Vianoce sú už blízko. (Christmas is really close.)

 DIALOGUE:
Alena: Počuj, Jaro, už si videl tú novú vianočnú reklamu od Telekomu? Je to topka!
Jaro: No nie, ty to vážne sleduješ? Reklamy sú len o tom, aby nám niečo predali. Nezáleží im na Vianociach.
Alena: Ale prosím ťa! Veď niektoré sú fakt smiešne! Napríklad tá reklama so zlatým prasiatkom – to je už klasika! Bez nej by Vianoce ani neboli Vianocami!
Jaro: Klasika, pche! Stále to isté dokola. Zlaté prasiatko a rozkošné dievčatko. Videl som to asi stokrát.
Alena: Nevadí, je to super! Keď ju vidím, viem, že Vianoce sú už naozaj blízko.
Jaro: Reklamám ide len o jedno, vytiahnúť z nás viac peňazí.
Alena: No hej, ale niektoré reklamy naozaj dokážu vyčarovať úsmev. Pozri, čo ak niekto nemá rodinu na Vianoce? Možno mu tie reklamy prinesú trochu radosti.
Jaro: Hm... to je síce pekné, ale radšej ako míňať tie peniaze na reklamy, mohli by ich firmy dať na niečo užitočné. Na charitu alebo niečo také.
Alena: To by mohli, súhlasím. Ale vieš čo? Ja si myslím, že reklamy k Vianociam jednoducho patria. A keď príde tá s Coca-Colou, určite sa aj ty aspoň trochu usmeješ!
Jaro: Možno... ale len možno!
Alena: Vidíš? Takže som vyhrala!
Jaro: Tak dobre, tentokrát ti to prepáčim. Ale len preto, že sú Vianoce!
Timestamps
00:37 Introduction to the episode
02:38 About Christmas TV Advertisement in Slovakia
06:04 Fun fact
16:00 Slovak lesson
18:52 New vocabulary
22:57 Dialogue
25:23 Dialogue with the English translation
29:42

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Today's episode is about Advent, its meaning and symbolism. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some Slovak ordinal numbers and new words from my Advent vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “That's a good question!” and “I’m looking forward to the holidays“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between mother and her curious six-year-old daughter as they make an Advent wreath together.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about Advent, its meaning and symbolism. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some Slovak ordinal numbers and new words from my Advent vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “That's a good question!” and “I’m looking forward to the holidays“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between mother and her curious six-year-old daughter as they make an Advent wreath together.

Slovak lesson
1st - prvý (masculine), prvá (feminine), prvé (neuter)
2nd - druhý, druhá, druhé
3rd - tretí, tretia, tretie (be careful with this number!)
4th - štvrtý, štvrtá, štvrté
5th - piaty, piata, piate
6th - šiesty, šiesta, šieste
7th - siedmy, siedma, siedme
8th - ôsmy, ôsma, ôsme
9th - deviaty, deviata, deviate
10th - desiaty, desiata, desiate
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1.    adventný veniec (Advent wreath)
2.    zelené vetvičky (green twigs or branches)
3.    zapálené sviečky (lit candles)
4.    horieť (to burn)
5.    pripraviť sa (to prepare)
6.    tešiť sa (to look forward to)
7.    čakanie (waiting)
8.    nádej (hope)
9.    trpezlivosť (patience)
10. radosť (joy)
11. To je dobrá otázka! (That's a good question!)
12. Teším sa na sviatky. (I’m looking forward to the holidays.)

Sentences
Dcéra: Mami, prečo robíme tento veniec?
Mama: Vieš, zlatko, je to adventný veniec. Advent je čas pred Vianocami, keď sa tešíme a pripravujeme na Vianočné dni.
Dcéra: Aha... a prečo má veniec tie sviečky?
Mama: Máme tu štyri sviečky. Každá symbolizuje jednu adventnú nedeľu. Každú nedeľu zapálime jednu sviečku, až kým nebudú horieť všetky štyri.
Dcéra: A prečo je jedna sviečka ružová a ostatné sú fialové?
Mama: To je dobrá otázka! Tá ružová je tretia sviečka, ktorú zapálime. Volá sa "Gaudete," čo znamená „raduj sa.“ Má nám pripomenúť, že Vianoce sú už blízko a máme sa tešiť.
Dcéra: Páči sa mi, že je ružová! A prečo je veniec zo zelených vetvičiek?
Mama: Zelená symbolizuje život, ktorý nikdy nekončí. Takže veniec nám pripomína nádej a večnú lásku.
Dcéra: A môžeme zapáliť všetky sviečky hneď?
Mama: Nie, zlatko, musíme počkať! Zapálime jednu každú nedeľu, aby sme si pripomenuli, že Advent je o čakaní a postupnom príchode radosti.
Dcéra: Tak dobre, budem trpezlivá... aspoň trošku! Ale už teraz sa teším na Sviatky.

Timestamps
00:35 Introduction to the episode
02:40 About Advent
06:41 Fun fact 1
09: 31 Fun fact 2
10:52 Slovak lesson
14:17 Vocabulary
18:59 Dialogue
24:40 Final thoughts

If you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com

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Today's episode is  about traditional Slovak pig slaughter. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some Slovak words related to the today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Not everyone can handle it“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few sentences talking about the Slovak pig slaughter.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about traditional Slovak pig slaughter. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some Slovak words related to the today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Not everyone can handle it“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few sentences talking about the Slovak pig slaughter.

Slovak lesson
1.    zabíjačka (a pig slaughter)
2.    ošípana (a pig)
3.    prasa (a pig)
4.    masť (lard)
5.    slanina (bacon)
6.    klobása (sausage)
7.     jaternica (pork sausage with rice)
8.    krvavnička (blood sausages)
9.    tlačenka(pressed pork meat, also known as head cheese)
10.  huspenina (pork jelly)
11.   udiareň (smokehouse)
12.  udiť (to smoke)

Sentences:
1. V dedine u starých rodičov bola každý rok v novembri zabíjačka. (Every year in November, there was a pig slaughter in the village of my grandparents.)
2. Skoro ráno sa na dvore zhromaždili ľudia. (Early in the morning, people gathered in the yard.)
3. Každý mal svoju prácu. (Everyone had their job.)
4. Nechýbal ani pohárik domácej slivovice na zahriatie a odvahu. (There was also a shot of homemade plum brandy to warm up and cheer up.)
5. Nie každý zvládne zabíjačku. (Not everyone can handle a pig slaughter.)
6. Je to pre silné žalúdky! (It's for strong stomachs!)
7. Na konci dňa bolo všetko mäso rozdelené. (At the end of the day, all the meat was divided.)
8. Klobásy, slanina a šunka sa udili v udiarni. (Sausages, bacon and ham were smoked in a smokehouse.)
9. Kľúčom k dokonalému údeniu je správne drevo. (The key to perfect smoking is the right wood.)
10. Zabíjačka bola omnoho viac než len o jedle. (The slaughter was much more than just food.)
11. Bola to dôležitá spoločenská udalosť. (It was an important social event.)
12. Nie každý to zvládne. (Not everyone can handle it.)

Timestamps
00:36 Introduction to the lesson
02:31 About Slovak pig slaughter
10:25 Fun fact
12:56 Slovak lesson
16:36 Sentences
18:15 Sentences with translation
21:10 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about November 17 and the Velvet Revolution in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say ”That’s enough!” and “The Gentle revolution was important“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue talking about this peaceful revolution.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about November 17 and the Velvet Revolution in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say ”That’s enough!” and “The Gentle revolution was important“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue talking about this peaceful revolution.

Slovak lesson
1.    Nežná revolúcia (Gentle Revolution)
2.    pokojná zmena (peaceful change)
3.    komunistický režim (communist regime)
4.    búriť sa (to riot)
5.    trestať (to punish)
6.    stretnúť sa (to meet)
7.    protestovať (to protest)
8.    napadnúť (to attack)
9.    hnevať nahnevať (to get angry)
10.  dosiahnúť (to achieve)
11.  Stačilo! (That’s enough!)
12. Nežná revolúcia bola dôležitá. (The Gentle revolution was important.)

DIALOGUE:
Učiteľka: Dobre deti, dnes sa porozprávame o 17. novembri 1989. Viete, čo sa vtedy stalo?
Žiačka 1: Nie, pani učiteľka. Čo sa stalo?
Učiteľka: Bol to dôležitý deň pre našu krajinu. Vtedy začala takzvaná Nežná revolúcia. Viete, čo to znamená?
Žiak 1: Revolúcia znamená zmena, však?
Učiteľka: Presne tak. Nežná revolúcia bola pokojná zmena. Ľudia chceli viac slobody. Pred rokom 1989 sme žili v komunistickom režime. Komunisti kontrolovali všetko. Ľudia nemohli povedať, čo si myslia, a nemohli cestovať, kam chceli.
Žiačka 2: Prečo sa ľudia nebúrili skôr? (Why didn't people riot earlier?)
Učiteľka: Mnohí sa báli. Komunisti mali silu a trestali tých, ktorí nesúhlasili. Ale 17. novembra 1989 to všetko začalo. V Prahe sa študenti stretli, aby protestovali. Boli však napadnutí políciou. To nahnevalo ľudí.
Žiak 2: A čo sa potom stalo?
Učiteľka: Po tomto incidente začali masové protesty po celej krajine, aj na Slovensku. Ľudia už viac nemlčali. Chceli slobodu a demokraciu. Nakoniec komunisti ustúpili a odstúpili od moci.
Žiačka 1: Bolo to bez násilia?
Učiteľka: Áno, preto sa tomu hovorí Nežná revolúcia. Nebola to krvavá revolúcia, ako v iných krajinách. Ľudia dosiahli zmenu pokojne.
Žiak 3: A čo sa zmenilo?
Učiteľka: Po revolúcii sme mohli slobodne voliť, cestovať, a hovoriť, čo si myslíme. Slovensko sa stalo slobodnou krajinou. Každý rok si 17. november pripomíname ako Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu.
Žiačka 3: A to, že teraz môžeme ísť kam chceme, je vďaka tej revolúcii?
Učiteľka: Áno. Vďaka ľuďom, ktorí vtedy stáli na námestiach, máme dnes slobodu. Bez nich by život vyzeral úplne inak.
Žiak 1: Takže to bolo veľmi dôležité, že?
Učiteľka: Presne tak. 17. november 1989 bol jedným z najdôležitejších dní v našej histórii.

Timestamps
00:35 Introduction
02:34 About November 17, 1989
11:05 Why the Gentle Revolution matter
13:07 Slovak lesson
18:23 Dialogue
21:57 Dialogue with the English translation
28:13 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about November fun facts and some countries important dates in November. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words about international days and some countries’ holidays. You will also learn how to say “Fight for democracy!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short paragraph with a few of my thoughts on November.
 
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about November fun facts and some countries important dates in November. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words about international days and some countries’ holidays. You will also learn how to say “Fight for democracy!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short paragraph with a few of my thoughts on November.

Slovak lesson
1. jesenný mesiac (autumn month)
2. rímsky kalendár (Roman calendar)
3. Veterný mesiac (Wind month)
4. Mesiac krvi (Blood month)
5. Mesiac bobra (Beaver moon)
6. Berlínsky múr (The Berlin Wall)
7. Svetový deň slobody (World Freedom Day)
8. Svetový deň láskavosti (World Kindness Day)
9. sloboda a demokracia (freedom and democracy)
10. Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu (The day of the fight for freedom and democracy)
11. Deň vďakyvzdania (Thanksgiving Day)
12. Bojujte za demokraciu! (Fight for democracy!)

 Sentences:
1.    November je posledným jesenným mesiacom. (November is the last month of autumn.)
2.    November môže byť trochu nudný. (November can be a bit boring.)
3.    November sa v starom rímskom kalendári nazýval novem mensis. (November in the old Roman calendar, was called novem mensis.)
4.    Skorý rímsky kalendár mal len 10 mesiacov v roku. (Early Roman calendar had only 10 months in a year.)
5.    Anglosasovia nazvali November „Veterný mesiac“ alebo “Mesiac krvi“. (The Anglo-Saxons called November Wind Month or Blood Month.)
6.    V koloniálnych časoch sa mesiac v novembri nazýval Mesiac bobra. (Back in colonial times, the moon in November was called Beaver Moon.)
7.    Vo Veľkej Británii je 5. november Deň Guya Fawkesa. (In the UK, November 5 is Guy Fawkes Day.)
8.    V Nemecku si 9. novembra ľudia pripomínajú pád Berlínskeho múru. (In Germany, on November 9, people commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.)
9.    9. november si pripomíname aj ako Svetový deň slobody. (November 9 is also remembered as World Freedom Day.)
10. 13. november je Svetovým dňom láskavosti. (November 13 is World Kindness Day.)
11. Na Slovensku a v Českej republike je 17. november Dňom boja za slobodu a demokraciu. (In Slovakia and Czech Republic, November 17 is Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day.)
12. V USA sa Deň vďakyvzdania koná štvrtý štvrtok v novembri. (In the US, Thanksgiving takes place on the fourth Thursday of November.)

Timestamps
00:35 Introduction to the episode
02:35 About November
05:03 Fun fact 1
06:43 Fun fact 2
10:36 Fun fact 3
11:10 Fun fact 4
12:23 Slovak lesson
17:55 Sentences
22:53 My thoughts on November
24:15 Final thoughts

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